The "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Of course, we're talking about the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which will take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
The prestigious event is the first leg of the Triple Crown. And we've got everything you need to know about this year's Kentucky Derby, including how to watch it, the athletes, and more. "Riders up!"
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Kentucky Derby:
When Is the 2024 Kentuck Derby?
The 2024 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. (ET).
How Can I Watch the Kentucky Derby?
Various news stations and streaming services will be covering the big race.
NBC will broadcast live starting at 2:30 p.m. (ET). More than a dozen other races will also be covered starting at 10:30 a.m. NBC Sports, the NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com, and Peacock will also stream live coverage.
FanDuel TV and USA TV Network will also be broadcasting the race.
How Do I Buy Tickets to the Kentucky Derby?
At the time of this writing, tickets were still available. Tickets to the can be purchased online.
Various seating experiences are available for the 150th Kentucky Derby, including new paddock seating, reserved seating, dining options, private suites, and standing room only and general admission.
What Should I Wear to the Kentuck Derby?
As many people know, the Kentucky Derby is no regular event. Folks dress up to the nines and go all out in honor of the horse race. We've found this year's leading fashion trends for hats, dresses, suits, and more.
Now, a Kentucky Derby outfit is not complete without a hat. Make a statement with your headwear, from big, bold hats to more subdued and smaller fascinators. Gents, you can never go wrong with a straw hat!
Fashion trends this year predict that solid-colored dresses are in. But if you'd like to add a bit of embellishment to your outfit, we recommend going with a brightly colored or patterned dress! (Just make sure your hat doesn't outshine your dress!)
When it comes to suits, the more patterned and colorful a suit, the better.
How Many Horses Race in the Kentucky Derby?
There will be 20 horses lined up for the race.
Which Horses Are Racing in the Kentucky Derby?
Below is the complete list of horses running in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, in order from post closest to the inside of the track. We've also included the horse's odds, per NBCSports.
- Dornoch (20-1)
- Sierra Leone (3-1)
- Mystik Dan (20-1)
- Catching Freedom (8-1)
- Catalytic (30-1)
- Just Steel (20-1)
- Honor Marie (20-1)
- Just a Touch (10-1)
- T O Password (30-1)
- Forever Young (10-1)
- Track Phantom (20-1)
- West Saratoga (50-1)
- Endlessly (30-1)
- Domestic Product (30-1)
- Grand Mo the First (50-1)
- Fierceness (5-2)
- Stronghold (20-1)
- Resilience (20-1)
- Society Man (50-1)
- Epic Ride (50-1)
How Much Is the Kentucky Derby Purse?
The purse was raised to $5 million for the 150th running. Since 2019, the purse has remained at $3 million.
The winner will receive $3.1 million, second place will receive $1 million, third place will receive $500,000, fourth place will receive $250,000, and fifth place will receive $150,000.
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